The Wild & Sublime PodcastRebroadcast episode with host Karen Yates Relationship Anarchy rejects rules and expectations in how we relate to each other. It’s mentioned more and more in the media, but what is it exactly? In this lively conversation, therapist Nicole Thompson explains that while RA can turn our relationships on their heads, it can also […]
Autism, Puberty, and Young Romantic Relationships — with Robyn Steward
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 9, Episode 4, with host Karen Yates Autism consultant and author Robyn Steward discusses the state of being young and autistic, and how clear neutral guidance that helps tweens and teens with periods and relationships is crucial. Karen talks with Steward, herself autistic, about her insightful books. Episode Links
“Bad Sex,” A Pleasure History, with Nona Willis Aronowitz
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 23, with host Karen Yates Karen speaks with author and Teen Vogue columnist Nona Willis Aronowitz about her new hybrid memoir, “Bad Sex,” about the history of free love, feminism, and her own journeys in nonmonogamy and beyond. Episode Links Nona Willis Aronowitz Buy “Bad Sex” – Plus more recs on our Bookshop […]
“A Sexplanation” with Filmmakers Alex Liu and Leo Neri
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 13, with host Karen Yates Filmmakers Alex Liu and Leo Neri speak with Karen about “A Sexplanation,” their lively and smart new documentary on sex education in the US told through the lens of Liu’s own upbringing. Episode Links A Sexplanation – Available on iTunes! Nan Wise’s work on sexuality and the brain Planned […]
Getting Laid During COVID, Part 2: Long-Term Relationships
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 1, Episode 15, with host Karen Yates As we face another round of public-space restrictions this fall due to a rise in COVID cases, we wanted to revisit this episode. Sex & intimacy coach Tazima Parris, sex-positive psychotherapist Matthew Amador, and Sarah Sloane, Director of Operations and Communications for #open, return from episode one to talk about […]
Better Sex Ed with Heather Corinna
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 1, Episode 8, with host Karen Yates How much sex education did you get in school? Was it (how can we say this politely) at all useful? Sex educator and writer Heather Corinna talks about founding the popular website Scarleteen and their books on sex and relationships for pre-teens, teens and young adults. Storyteller Archy Arch J tells a […]
The Sex-Positive Parent
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 1, Episode 7, with host Karen Yates How can we get better at talking to kids about sex? Karen Yates chats with sexologist Jennifer Litner about her new online course for parents and care-givers who want to create sex-positive home environments and want concrete advice on language and strategies. Logan Pierce returns to discuss the term “nonbinary.” […]
Sex Lies
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 1, Episode 6, with host Karen Yates What lies about sex did you learn as a kid? Are they still with you today? Relationship coach Tazima Parris, therapist Brandon Hunter-Haydon, kinkster MksThingsHappin, and host Karen Yates discuss the lingering impact of childhood sex myths and answer audience questions; storyteller Jessy Lauren Smith shares a tale of dating […]
Getting Laid During COVID, Part 2: Long-Term Relationships
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 1, Episode 2, with host Karen Yates Are you and your partner both working from home? Maybe with kids underfoot? How’s your libido been? Panelists Tazima Parris, Matthew Amador, and Sarah Sloane return to talk about sex in long-term relationships during the COVID pandemic. We also hear the story of one sexy afternoon at Burning Man […]
